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张灯结彩

zhāng dēng jié cǎi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to be decorated with lanterns and colored banners (idiom)

Definition

挂上灯笼,系上彩带;形容节日或有喜庆事情的景象。

To hang up lanterns and festoon with colorful ribbons; describes a festive or joyous scene.

Usage

用于描述节日、婚礼、庆典等喜庆场合的热闹装饰和气氛。

Used to describe the lively decorations and atmosphere of festive occasions such as holidays, weddings, and celebrations.

Examples

  • 1 春节到了,家家户户张灯结彩,喜气洋洋。 (Spring Festival arrives, every household is decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, full of joy.)
  • 2 婚礼现场张灯结彩,宾客们欢声笑语。 (The wedding venue was festooned with lanterns and ribbons, and guests were laughing and chatting happily.)
  • 3 国庆节期间,整个城市张灯结彩,到处洋溢着节日的气氛。 (During the National Day holiday, the whole city was decorated with lanterns and ribbons, filled with festive atmosphere.)
  • 4 为了迎接新年的到来,商场里张灯结彩,布置得十分华丽。 (To welcome the New Year, the mall was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, very splendidly.)
  • 5 学校举办校庆活动,校园里张灯结彩,热闹非凡。 (The school held its anniversary celebration, the campus was festooned with lanterns and ribbons, bustling with excitement.)

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